Networking

Networking

Managed networking at enterprise level. Reliable, secure and fully in control.

Networking

VLAN Management

Full VLAN segmentation for maximum security and environment separation.

VPN & Remote Access

Site-to-site VPN and remote access for secure connections from any location.

BGP & Routing

Enterprise routing with BGP, OSPF and static routes for complex network topologies.

Firewall Management

Managed firewalls with next-gen filtering, IDS/IPS and application control.

SD-WAN

Software-defined networking for intelligent, flexible WAN connections.

Monitoring & Alerting

Real-time monitoring of bandwidth, latency and packet loss with instant alerts.

No template – your network

Every organisation has a unique infrastructure, unique security requirements and unique growth objectives. Our network architects always start with a blank sheet of paper and build a solution that fits your situation precisely.

No off-the-shelf

We do not use pre-built templates that you have to fit into. Your network is designed based on your traffic flows, security zones and compliance requirements – not the other way around.

Future-proof design

We design with growth in mind. Whether you add two locations in two years or triple your user count – the architecture is prepared for this without having to start over.

Full documentation

At delivery you receive a complete network dossier: IP schemas, VLAN tables, firewall policy, routing protocols and a runbook for management and incident response.

From intake to production

Our network architects guide you through every stage – from the first conversation to go-live and ongoing structural monitoring.

1

Intake meeting

We start with an in-depth conversation about your organisation: number of users, systems, locations, compliance requirements and what is lacking in your current network. This meeting is free of charge and without obligation.

  • Business profile and user numbers
  • Current bottlenecks and incidents
  • Security requirements and certifications
  • Growth plans and time horizon
2

Inventory & analysis

Our architect maps your existing infrastructure in full. We analyse traffic flows, latency patterns, security gaps and scalability limits to build a solid foundation for the design.

  • Network scan and topology mapping
  • Traffic analysis (east-west / north-south)
  • Identification of single points of failure
  • Security and compliance gap analysis
3

Architecture design

Based on the analysis the architect produces a detailed network concept: VLAN segmentation, routing protocols, firewall zones, redundancy paths and scalability models. Including diagrams and IP plan.

  • Logical and physical network diagrams
  • VLAN segmentation and IP address plan
  • Redundancy and failover scenarios
  • Firewall policy and access rules
4

Review & validation

The design is reviewed with you in a dedicated review session. You ask questions, we adjust where needed. Only when you fully support the design do we proceed. No surprises at delivery.

  • Presentation of the complete design
  • Q&A and revision rounds
  • Risk discussion and mitigation measures
  • Final approval by the client
5

Implementation

Our engineers roll out the network in phases in line with the approved design. We schedule migration windows outside peak hours and keep you continuously informed of progress and status changes.

  • Phased rollout with rollback plan
  • Migration outside production hours
  • Validation tests per phase
  • Handover and knowledge session for your team
6

Management & monitoring

After go-live we monitor your network 24/7 via our NOC. Deviations are detected and resolved immediately. Every quarter you receive a capacity report with proactive recommendations for optimisation.

  • 24/7 NOC monitoring and alerting
  • Proactive capacity and performance management
  • Quarterly reports
  • Periodic architecture review for growth

Our network architecture

Internet Border Router Core Switch VLAN 10 - Production VLAN 20 - Management VLAN 30 - Backup

Fully redundant enterprise architecture

For organisations with higher availability requirements we design a fully redundant stack – from dual internet connections to separated VLAN zones with their own security policy.

Internet
ISP 1 - Primary Fibre uplink
ISP 2 - Failover Redundant connection
Dual-homed BGP
Security layer
Firewall Primary UTM / IDS / IPS
Firewall Secondary HA Failover <1s
DMZ Public services
Segmented routing
Core layer
Core Switch A Layer 3 - 10GbE
Core Switch B Redundant - LACP
VLAN-trunking IEEE 802.1Q
Distribution layer – VLAN segmentation
VLAN 10 Production Application servers
VLAN 20 Management Out-of-band mgmt
VLAN 30 DMZ Public services
VLAN 40 Backup Replication & snapshot
VLAN 50 Guests Isolated Wi-Fi

Solutions per situation

Whether you are a growing SME, manage multiple locations or are building your own datacenter infrastructure – we design the right network for you.

SME

SME network

A clearly segmented network with managed firewall, VPN access for remote employees and centralised monitoring. Secure and manageable without a large IT department.

  • VLAN segmentation per department
  • SSL-VPN for remote workers
  • Managed firewall with content filtering
  • NOC monitoring 24/7
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Multi-site

Multi-site

Multiple offices that feel like one network. Via SD-WAN and site-to-site VPN we connect all your locations with centralised management, uniform security policy and optimised traffic routing.

  • SD-WAN with automatic path selection
  • Site-to-site VPN with redundancy
  • Centralised firewall policy
  • QoS for voice and video
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Datacenter

Datacenter & colocation

High-availability network architecture for production environments with strict SLA requirements. With BGP peering, redundant uplinks, DDoS scrubbing and full east-west microsegmentation.

  • BGP multi-homing with own AS
  • DDoS scrubbing and anti-spoofing
  • 10/25/100GbE uplinks available
  • Microsegmentation and zero-trust
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Ready to make the switch?

Contact us today and discover what eXtreme Hosting can do for your organisation.